International Specialty Supply
Supplying Sprout Companies Throughout the World
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International Specialty Supply Supplying Sprout Companies Throughout the World
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820 East 20th Street Cookeville, TN 38501 USA 931 526 1106
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Staphylococcus aureus Staphylococcus aureus, often referred to simply as "staph," is a bacteria commonly found on the skin and in the nose of healthy people and other warm-blooded animals. Occasionally, staphylococci can get into the body and cause an infection. This infection can be minor (such as pimples, boils, and other skin conditions) or serious and sometimes fatal (such as blood infections or pneumonia). It also is well known for its extreme flexibility in adapting to antibiotic pressure acquiring resistance to practically all antibiotics so far introduced in clinical practice. Use of infection control practices (such as wearing gloves and proper hand washing) can reduce the spread of staph. See the Interim guidelines for prevention and control of staph. |